Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Fine words on creative housing shortage solutions in local elections
Ahead of upcoming municipal elections, political parties are proposing creative solutions like splitting or adding floors to homes to address the housing shortage. However, critics argue that these el...
The word is out: it’s a crisis. And the cabinet intends to fight it.
The new Dutch cabinet has announced plans to invest in education to address a significant decline in students' reading, writing, and math skills. This initiative follows years of falling rankings on i...
Putin calls Khamenei's death 'cynical murder'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the killing of Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family, labeling the attack a cynical murder. Putin described the act as a violation of internation...
City gets support center for domestic violence and child abuse
A new branch of Filomena, a support center for victims of domestic violence and child abuse, is opening in Amsterdam-West this Tuesday. The facility integrates various specialists under one roof, allo...
British minister: Iranian missiles also spotted heading towards Cyprus
British Defense Minister John Healey reported that Iran launched two missiles in the direction of Cyprus. Healey clarified that while the missiles headed toward the EU member state, officials do not b...
Israeli army claims destruction of half of Iranian missile arsenal
The Israeli military claims to have destroyed approximately half of Iran's missile stockpile. This announcement follows reports from the Israeli army regarding the impact of its recent operations agai...
Iranian academics: people must choose government
Shahin Sultany Taied, chair of the Association of Iranian Academics in the Netherlands, asserts that the Iranian people should determine their own government following the death of the country's leade...
Ayatollah Arafi joins Iran's interim leadership
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has joined Iran's Leadership Council to help manage the country's government until a new supreme leader is appointed. This council, which also includes the president and the he...
Macron calls Belgian ship seizure blow to shadow fleet
French President Emmanuel Macron shared footage of an oil tanker being boarded in the North Sea by Belgian authorities. Macron described the operation as a significant blow to the shadow fleet used to...
Dutch embassy in Jordan also closed to the public
The Dutch embassy in Amman, Jordan, remained closed to the public on Sunday as a security precaution due to the regional situation. This announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs follows the rec...
Injuries reported after attack on oil tanker near Oman
An oil tanker was attacked a few nautical miles from the port of Khasab in Oman. According to reports from the Oman News Agency, four crew members sustained injuries during the incident.
Are you stranded in the Middle East?
Airlines worldwide canceled flights to the Middle East on Saturday following attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran. The United Arab Emirates closed its airspace, resulting in travelers becom...
Hamas condemns death of Khamenei
Hamas has condemned the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing it as a horrific attack by the United States and Israel. The militant organization officially recognized the l...
Israel: road to Tehran is open, large-scale bombardments
The Israeli military has announced large-scale bombings targeting the "terrorist regime" in the heart of Tehran. Officials stated that the path to the Iranian capital is open as operations continue in...
Injured also reported in Oman after attacks
At least one person, an expatriate, was injured following a drone attack on a port in Oman. The incident was reported by state media after the strike occurred.
Deaths at pro-Iranian protest at US consulate in Karachi
At least eight people died and twenty others were injured during pro-Iranian protests at the U.S. consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. Emergency services reported the casualties, but the identities of the ...
NYT: Khamenei changed timing of attack for maximum damage
The United States and Israel reportedly adjusted the timing of their joint military operations against Iran to maximize damage, according to sources cited by The New York Times. This strategic change ...
Protesters try to storm US diplomatic post in Pakistan
Hundreds of protesters attempted to storm the United States consulate in the Pakistani city of Karachi. Reports indicate that the group consisted of several hundred individuals.
More explosions in multiple Middle Eastern countries
The conflict in the Middle East continued on Sunday with reports of explosions in Dubai, Manama, and Doha. Additionally, air raid sirens were triggered in Jerusalem following news of new missile launc...
Mourning period in Iraq after death of Iranian leader Khamenei
The Iraqi government has declared a three-day national mourning period following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A government spokesperson characterized the leader's death ...
US military command shows footage of attacks on Iran
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released a 20-second video montage showcasing military strikes on Iranian territory. The footage includes images of fighter jets taking off, Tomahawk missile lau...
Son of Iran's last Shah seeks leading role after regime's fall
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last Shah, has expressed his willingness to lead a transitional government if the current Iranian regime is overthrown. In an op-ed for The Washington Post, Pahlavi sta...
Frustration among Haga Lyceum neighbors: "15-year-olds are calling the shots here"
Residents near the Cornelius Haga Lyceum in Amsterdam are reporting persistent harassment and nuisance from students, including verbal abuse and reckless riding on fatbikes. Despite receiving over 200...
Media: Senior Iranian military official Mousavi killed
Iranian military chief Abdolrahim Mousavi has been killed during U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran. Iranian state television confirmed his death and reported that several other high-ranking regime ...
Source: Attempt to storm Baghdad's Green Zone after Khamenei's death
Hundreds of Iraqis attempted to storm the Green Zone in Baghdad, which houses the U.S. embassy, following the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei. Security sources reported the unrest in the heavily ...
Costs for disabled parking permits still vary significantly
The cost of disabled parking permits varies significantly across the Netherlands, ranging from free to 333 euros depending on the municipality. According to an ANP analysis, price increases in 123 mun...
Take the voting guide, enjoy the sun on the terrace, and more news from last week
This article provides a roundup of recent news in Haarlem, ranging from information regarding local council elections to lunch recommendations for restaurant week. It also highlights upcoming events f...
Thousands pay tribute to Khamenei in central Tehran
Thousands of people gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran on Sunday to pay tribute to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The gathering occurred after Iran officially confirmed the death of the Supreme...
Multiple explosions heard again in Dubai
For the second consecutive day, multiple explosions have been reported near Dubai according to witnesses. These incidents follow retaliatory strikes by Iran against neighboring Gulf states in response...
World leaders call for swift resolution after Khamenei's death
Following the confirmed death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei, world leaders have called for a swift resolution to the resulting crisis in the Middle East. While some are urging de-escalation, ot...